Chinook King Salmon Salted in Brine

Premium Chinook or king salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) preserved in salt brine only, no drying or smoking applied. Fits HTS 0305.69.40.00 for salted/brined salmon, excluding human-consumable pellets per notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.91Lower: 16% vs 38%

If salted but frozen fillets

Frozen salted fillets go to heading 0304 subheading for frozen fillets.

0305.51.00.00Lower: 35% vs 38%

If dried, not brined

Dried herring is 0305.51, but for salmon, drying shifts within 0305 salted dried category.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 38%

If made into pellets for feed

Chapter notes exclude pellets; if for animal feed, may go to Chapter 19 if starch-based.

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Import Tips & Compliance

High-value item—insure shipments and provide species DNA verification if disputed

Comply with NOAA quotas; include catch certificates for sustainability claims

Avoid declaring as 'wet-packed' without salt proof, risking fresh fish duties

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Wild Sockeye Salmon in Salt Brine

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